Is Novak Djokovic the greatest sportsman in the world?
There can be little doubt anymore given the statistics – as well as what we are seeing with our own eyes – that Novak Djokovic is the best within his own sport. However, is he so good that his reputation transcends tennis? Becker believes it should and he wants to see Djokovic mentioned in the same breath as, and given the same respect and recognition as, the greats of other sports.“Maybe you have to look at it more generally and he’s not just the best tennis player at the moment, but the best sportsman,” Becker said. “I want to compare him to a Lionel Messi, a LeBron James and a Tom Brady – for me, that’s the category Novak Djokovic is in, because all these athletes are dominating or have dominated their sport even in their mid or late thirties. Djokovic does the same. “I hope he continues to do so for a long time, because nothing better can happen to young players than to compete on the same level as the most successful player of all time. That’s the best lesson in tennis.”READ NEXT: Novak Djokovic: Seven stunning stats following ATP Finals success
